Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a range of agribusiness leadership or consulting roles. The role reflects the need for agribusiness specific expertise in planning and analysis, managing supply chains, financial and human resource management together with an emphasis on return on investment.
At this level, workers utilise significant theoretical agribusiness knowledge and provide leadership and strategic direction across multiple enterprises.
Agribusiness leaders and consultants analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, conceptual and managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be highly specialised or broad within the agribusiness field. These individuals are often accountable for group outcomes and for the overall performance of agricultural or horticultural production enterprises.
Course Structure
The following 8 units (1 core, 7 elective) will need to be completed to achieve this qualification:
- AHCAGB518 Develop climate risk management strategies
- AHCAGB610 Manage the production system
- AHCAGB609 Develop export markets for produce
- AHCMOM601 Analyse machinery Options
- AHCBUS610 Manage agribusiness risk
- AHCBUS613 Manage human resources
- AHCBIO401 – Plan and implement a biosecurity program
- AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | 16 plus |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Completion of equivalent to Diploma or higher, Year 12 equivalent completed, or currently employed in the Agriculture Industry, with at least 36 months equivalent employment. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | All candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department. |
Career Opportunities
Possible job titles include:
- Farmer
- General Manager (Agribusiness)
- Rural Business Worker
- Rural Production Manager